Receptionist Private Advertiser location Sydney, CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs. Leading wholesale company serving the hospitality industry and located in Alexandria is looking for a passionate, motivated and talented  Reception and Sales Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in retail, is enthusiastic about food and food preparation, has a willingness to learn, and can manage a busy workload. Applicants must be able to work both autonomously and as a member of a team and provide an extremely high level of customer service as members of a small professional team. This role will suit someone who prides themselves on delivering high-level customer service and is able to deal with high-profile clients on a daily basis. It is a great opportunity for someone to progress into a very influential role. As the first point of contact, this role plays a critical part in maintaining and growing business relationships. In addition to the wholesale business, we run a retail outlet on the premises. You will be required to assist from time to time serving customers in that area. A passion for food, cooking and dealing with discerning customers would be an advantage. On a day to day basis typical tasks that you will carry out include front-desk/reception, managing reception, answering incoming calls, serving customers in the retail area, opening and closing the store as required, greeting clients and visitors, cleaning and upkeep of store presentation, sales administration, updating contact and other database records, managing invoices and other ad-hoc administration, arranging daily banking, taking deliveries, assisting with daily retail cash-up when required, managing stationery supplies, collecting and distributing daily mail, accounts data entry as well as general data entry, coordinating domestic travel bookings. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to develop a detailed understanding of our products, friendly and personalized customer service, processing of sales, cash management, reception and office admin experience, able to work autonomously in a fast pace environment, ability to work well within a small, vibrant team, some understanding of myob, above-average microsoft office skills. Public transport is limited, so a car will be essential for this role. Off-street parking is available. You must be a resident to apply. If this is the job for you.